Nville Now Hobo Capital The Lads Travel Country
Ernest W. Owen surveys Boonville youths famed as hoboes led by Jeff Davie King of the hoboes. The piece notes miles logged across states by Helms Voyles Clutter Moffet and others, tracing journeys from west to east. It portrays Boonville’s growing reputation as a hub for “knights of the road” and hints at spring plans and wanderer tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davie
Onville
Boonville
S of
Nville
Inter
Hie Helms
Union
Maine
Arley Voyles
Joris Clutter
fJorris Moffet
Wes
Hull
Byron Moffett
Ber- Walker
Clayson
Otis Bingham
Joseph Fuquay
Illiteracy Fight Through School Methods and Programs
The article discusses efforts to combat illiteracy in the United States and abroad. It notes how education, through classes and activities like basketball, school papers, and film shows, helps expand literacy. It highlights the plight of uneducated groups, especially Southern African Americans, and urges support for missionaries and teachers in educating others.
Pelzer News Notes and Community Updates
Rev Cissna and wife visit Mr and Mrs J T Youngblood before moving to Wheatly Illinois where he will lead a five church circuit. Pleasant Chapel Ladies Aid plans Christmas Eve program with Sunday school. Officers re elected: President Velma Powell vice president Helen Day secretary treasurer Bernice Youngblood. Lorene Harris of Evansville visits P J Harris. Anna Leslie visits Andy McNeeley. K S Stevens confined to his room. Pentecostal prayer service held at Bert Smith home Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Cissna
J. T. Youngblood
Wheatly
Ill
Pleasant Chapel Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sarah Warren
Velma Powell
Helen Day
Bernice Youngblood
Lorene Harris
Evansville
P. J. Harris
Anna Leslie
Andy McNeeley
K. S. Stevens
Bert Smith
Liberty and taxes in early American government
J H Madden of Lynnville Indiana argues for more liberty and less law as the path to reducing federal taxes recorded through 1789 1860 and 1922 figures. He proposes six remedies including dollar-based tariffs reduced to revenue needs and liberal soldiers allowances with competitive mail and narcotics controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Lincoln
Republic
Federl
Europe
Leiter
J. H. Madden
Lynnville
Fid
R. J
Manners and Conduct in Daily Life
A guide on how good manners aid success in life and business. It notes friendly conduct despite feelings, consideration for others, and the role of manners in advancing positions, dining, dress, and social interaction at high class venues. It emphasizes that acting properly is a life necessity.
Merit Mention Honors by Lynnville Resonant Students
The honor students for the third month are listed by grade levels with teachers and names. Notably high achievers across grades include Delta Powers in seventh, Mildred Rice and Frieda Schwerdtfeger in eighth, and Susan Fleener in twelfth, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oeta Fleener
Margaret Owens
Luther Schmett
Rollin Maxey
Martha Helen Bingham
Loomis
Guinevere Gentry
Hilda Marie Oestriecher
Parker
Claudia McMurtry
Norena Schumacher
Minnie Clark
Delta Powers
Mildred Rice
Frieda Schwerdtfeger
Ruby Meier
Aubrey Zimmerman
Eunice McClary
Homer Ellerbrook
Lillian Gore
Warner Adler
Paul Camp
Russell Camp
Lawrence Grange
Carrie McClary
Alva Nicholson
Ethel Orth
Opal Shoulders
Ruth Waters
Belva Cox
Carl Foster
Owen Madden
Paul McKinney
Carrie Siebe
Faye Burnett
Lilbert Campbell
Philip Everbrook
Jerome Kitchen
Susan Fleener
Edith Gore
Glenn Holder
Emma Meier
Clarence McSwans
James Powers
Lynnville
Crows Crossing
Herbert Brown strips tobacco for Roy Easley this week. Lee Brown improves after five weeks of typhoid fever. Mrs Ivor Bruce and Mrs George Barr show signs of recovery. Mrs W L Easley is better at this writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Brown
Roy Easley
Lee Brown
Ivor Bruce
George Barr
W. L. Easley
Santa Claus Forever The Virginia O Hannon Editorial
An eight year old asks if Santa Claus exists and the New York Sun editorial replies Yes. It argues belief in Santa is real through love generosity and lasting wonder, comparing unseen truths to faith in fairies and asserting Santa lives forever in the heart of childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Friends of the Sun
Santa Claus
West Ninety-fifth Street
Virginia O'Hanlon
Virginia
Christmas Visit Promise to Warrick County Children
A dated note informs Warrick County children that Santa plans a nighttime visit to Boonville homes. He urges good behavior before Christmas and asks children to stay in bed after stocking hanging. The message, sent to the Boonville Enquirer, promises a warm reception and a personal hand greeting to every child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrick County
Bease
The
Boonville Enquirer
Boonville
Christian Science Services Held at Hepp's Theater
Sunday morning services at 10 45 in Hepp's theater with a testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 00. A loving welcome is extended to all to attend. The Sunday subject on December 23 is Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Stellar Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Hepp
LITTLE ZION BY CLOPHIA BASS
Mrs Emma St Clair is at her mother Mary Dimmett s bedside in Hvansville as she nears illness. The community records three new church members William Dow dell Arlena Dowdell and Mabel St Clair. Various local visits and funerals are noted including Mildred Fisher at Ebenezer church and related family attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma St. Clair
Mary Dimmett
Hvansville
William Dowdell
Arlena Dowdell
Mabel St. Clair
Charles Bass
James Bass
Mildred Fisher
Ebenezer Church
P. W. Ward
Wm. Roberts
Opal Hunt
Ovel Shelton
James Bass, Jr
Rufus Dowdell
Opal Gassaway
Clophia Bass
Wm. McNeeley
Lucy Shelton
Thurman Shelton
Roscoe Phillips
Selvin
Sarah Gassaway
Sarah Bass
Ira Bass
Aamanda Harper
Ira Harper and Son
Mrs Herman Grossman Hosts Willing Workers at Main Street
Mrs Herman Grossman entertained the Willing Workers of St John s church at her home on Main street Thursday afternoon of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Grossman
St. John’s Church
Main Street
Maximums to Remember from Maryland Odd Fellows
A Maryland Odd Fellow reflection on time energy and purpose contrasts ambition with action. It warns against conceit and self centeredness while urging self discipline and effort over ease. The piece frames character as the key to progress and responsibility.
SOUTH ICEM By Altha E. Taylor
Those who spent Saturday night with Miss Altha Taylor were Miss Tis sia Stephens, Mrs. Rose Reutter, Mr. Eber Wallace and Mr. Ivor Bass. Mrs. Rose Reutter of Evansville spent the week with Fern Stephens and family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fisher and son have returned from St. Louis. Those who spent Sunday at Levi Stephens' were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cox and daughter, Ruth, and Miss Altha Taylor, Mrs. Rosa Reutter, Mr. Eber Wallace and Mr. Iva Bass. Those who spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taylor were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Powers and Mr. Tom Powers of Spurgeon. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Douglas and Mr. Ivor Bass spent Monday evening in Boonville. Mrs. Trave Hail and daughter, Hazel, and Pearl, spent Monday evening with Mrs. Tena Starford. Travel Hail is going to move on to Will St. Clair's farm near Stendal. Frankey Douglas spent Sunday eve ning with Miss Lillie Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altha Taylor
Tissia Stephens
Rose Reutter
Eber Wallace
Ivor Bass
Evansville
Fern Stephens
Carl Fisher
St. Louis
Levi Stephens
Ray Cox
Ruth
Rosa Reutter
Iva Bass
Goad School Visit and Army Draft Noted in Local items
Thelma Gore and Clova Schick visited Mr. and Mrs. Lane Schick Saturday night and Sunday. Gifford Tompson has joined the army. Mr. and Mrs. Erie Pemberton attended the Purdue Short Course at Boenville Friday. Revival meeting continues at Freedom. everyone welcome. Town residents busy stripping tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Gore
Clova Schick
Lane Schick
Freedom
Gifford Tompson
Erie Pemberton
Purdue
Boonville
Malnutrition and the Path to Health in Children
A community health talk explains that malnutrition affects 15 to 20 percent of U S children and is a condition, not a disease, marked by poor weight, dull skin, and listlessness. It argues heredity plays a minor role and emphasizes proper nutrition, living conditions, and health habits to improve growth and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Emerson
Daily Meditation Promises A Week Of Good Works
Sunday there is no condemnation in me. Monday I see the good in you. Tuesday I will add my bit of good to the world to make it a better place to live in. Wednesday the word of God shall have free expression through me. Thursday God is good and God is all. Friday evil is lack of good. I shall do my best to overcome evil by putting good in place of it. Saturday this day I shall be good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Stevenstown Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs J R Chambers visited Mr James Bass Sunday Griffin Wilkinson is feeling some better Harvey Ellison and family and Bert is Hart visited Mr and Mrs Clyde Ashby Sunday Revival meeting began at Ebenezer Sunday A Thanksgiving program was held at Maxville school house
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Chambers
James Bass
Griffin Wilkinson
Harvey Ellison
Bertis Hart
Clyde Ashby
Ebenezer
Maxville School House
Boonville Building and Loan News Gets Spicy Copy
The monthly Boonville Building and Loan News from the local association is described as cut and spicy and should be in the hands of readers seeking bold local finance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boonville Building and Loan News
Boonville Building and Loan Association
Heavyweights to Hold Office in Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis club elects officers described as heavyweights with Dave Scales re elected president at about 230 pounds and Roscoe Kiper at 240 pounds as vice president John Kohllmeyer weighs about 245 pounds and L A Folsom near 200 pounds Weyerbacher proposes a statewide heavyweight entry for the Evansville convention next September
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Dave Scales
Roscoe Kiper
John Kohllmeyer
L. A. Folsom
Kenneth H. Weyerbacher
Evansville
Mr. Weyerbacher
Kenneth
Fatimas Meet Defeat For Rockport Basket Team
Rockport defeats Boonville Fatimas 32 to 21 Friday night in Rockport. Hargis and Miller starred for Rockport. Lutz and Crawford led the Fatimas. Crawford Miller Jones Gromic Gow Fisher subs: Simpson for Murray. Field goals: Hargis 6 Miller 5 Crawford 3 Lutz 3 Kopp 4. Poul goals: Hargis Miller Crawford Fisher 2. Referee Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport American Legion
Boonville Fatimas
Rockport
Hargis
Miller
Lesionnaires
Lutz
Crawford
Fatimas
Boonville
Rod Se
Kopp
Murray
Jones
Poul
Fisher
Chapman
Student Council Forms New Government At Lyonville School
The school establishes a student council with two representatives per class to discuss discipline and aid administration. Elected officers include James Powers as president and Ruth Miller as secretary after the Dec 10 meeting. New rules limit assembly visits to one minute unless consulting a teacher, with eight minutes maximum absence and five minutes reasonable absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline McWilliams
Georgia Zint
Mildred Rice
Paul Terault
Alva Nicholson
Laverne Grange
Carrie Siebe
Carl Foster
Sull
Ruth Miller
Ola McCleary
Emma Meier
James Powers
Ralph Hart
Council
Lyonville
Ricketts School Notes and Local Visits
Mrs Clara Holder reports on local life in Ricketts including visits by Fred Schorle and Evansville relatives to Charles Holder family. A new baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Walter Grim. Estell Holder and wife run a Boonville business trip. Cary Madden family visit Emory Robinson near Oatsville and Mary Watt with Annie Madden visit Charles Holder. Orel Barcay buys a saxophone. Alva Miller and wife celebrate a new baby Wednesday. Lillian Nicholson shops in Boonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schorle
Evansville
Charles Holder
Walter Grim
Estell Holder
Boonville
Cary Madden
Emory Robinson
Oatsville
Mary Watt
Annie Madden
Z. T. McSwane
Haubstadt
Ed Rader
Dorthy
Orel Barcay
Alva Miller
Lillian Nicholson
Booneville
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Hobo Capital
Ernest W. Owen
Tom Sawyer and Finn
Ople
Beager
Aecend
U. S
South
Wireless
North Pole
Christian Science Services
Little Zion
Clophia
Maryland
Altha E. Taylor
Goad School
Stevensport
Lucy Morris
Cassius
Caesar
Ricketts School
Clara Holder
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